Acacia catechu Powder

The botanical name for this plant is Acacia Catechu.

Made in India.

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The powder is made by first drying mature heartwood thoroughly after cleaning it. The wood is then boiled to extract its natural tannins and colour compounds, resulting in a concentrated liquid. This liquid is separated from the spent wood and slowly reduced until it solidifies into cutch, a dense and brittle substance. Once fully dried, the cutch is ground and sifted to produce a uniform fine powder that retains the original characteristics of the heartwood.

Acacia catechu powder is used in textile dyeing to produce warm brown and earthy shades, depending on the fibre and mordant. Its high tannin content also makes it suitable for traditional leather tanning processes that require plant-based colour and binding properties. The powder can be incorporated into crafting and cosmetic formulations as a natural source of brown pigment, providing consistent colour derived from plant material.

Store this item in a sealed container in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight.

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